U.S. not biased against Muslims, Bush assures Islamic leaders

Thursday, October 23, 2003

CANBERRA, Australia -- As thousands of anti-war demonstrators protested outside Parliament, President Bush thanked Australia on Thursday for sending troops to Iraq and Afghanistan to stand and fight alongside the United States "instead of wishing and waiting while tragedy drew closer."

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